This recipe suits every occasion, starting with an outdoor lunch. To a classic hummus, add a mix of eggplant with soft, Mediterranean flavours. The honey, fresh herb and sumac garnish takes this puréed legume dish up a notch. All that’s left is to find the perfect spot to sit down.

There’s nothing quite like a good sangria to share during summer. This one gets a twist with a splash of elderflower liqueur, which provides a subtle floral taste. Made with white wine and lemon, it’s a drink that’s as lovely to look at as it is to sip.

With sour cherries from your garden, you can make an infused vodka by simply submerging the fruit in the neutral alcohol. Let the cherries steep for at least a month, to create both a flavoured vodka and alcohol-soaked cherries to garnish cocktails with. Given that the preparation keeps in the fridge for months, you’ll be able to enjoy it long after cherry season ends!

In this recipe, two classics come together, the negroni and the piña colada, to create a single, unique cocktail. Made with sweetened coconut cream, pineapple juice, rum and Campari, it’s both sweet and bitter and is perfect for sipping poolside or enjoyed alongside an antipasto platter.

During summer, freshness is key. That’s why mocktails are perfect. For a refreshing drink with fruity notes that pair well with thyme, try this sparkling peach proposition. It’s delightful on warm, sunny days.

Before throwing out your cherry pits, get the most out of them by using them to make a syrup that can flavour a simple lemonade made with lemon juice and sparkling water, or even a cocktail. The sweet syrup has a pleasant flavour reminiscent of cherry candy. It’s a lovely, refreshing drink to enjoy in the backyard.

Here’s a cool and refreshing cocktail that brings you to the heart of summer. Mango provides a natural sweetness, whereas the Tajín seasoning brings a touch of spice. These two ingredients make for a wonderfully balanced drink. Each sip feels like a summer escape.

With its gorgeous deep-red colour, this lemon-free «lemonade» has everything going for it to become the drink of the summer. Lightly tart, with chunks of rhubarb, and highly fragrant thanks to the addition of the hibiscus, it’ll shine on any picnic table. When serving, add rhubarb, hibiscus flowers, lime slices and ice cubes for a refreshing and resolutely summery drink.

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